Meet Our Therapists

What Is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy (PT) is a healthcare specialty that focuses on the prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and treatment of physical dysfunction and/or injury. It helps with managing pain and improving mobility. Physical therapy can also be used in conjunction with other treatments to accelerate your healing process.

 

Highly trained physical therapists can help you recover quickly and in the safest way possible. In order to practice as a physical therapist, a doctor of physical therapy degree must be earned along with passing the state license exam. This ensures that you receive the best possible care.

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What Does Physical Therapy Help With?

Physical therapy helps patients regain strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and range of motion. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques to accomplish this.
 

Physical therapy can assist in the following:

• Relieving pain

• Preventing or recovering from a sports injury

• Preventing disability or surgery

• Managing chronic illnesses

• Recovering after you give birth and so much more

 

Physical therapy can help with a variety of conditions, ranging from acute to chronic. Some common conditions physical therapy can help with include the following:

• Osteoarthritis

• Back, neck, shoulder, and knee pain

• Rotator cuff injuries

• Plantar fasciitis

• Sprains

• Fractures and dislocations

• Tendinitis

• Balance disorders

• Musculoskeletal disorders

What Should I Expect When I Have Physical Therapy?

Your journey to a better you begins with a comprehensive evaluation including a thorough history, physical assessment, and detailed discussion of your personal goals. Subsequent visits are driven by our evidence-based and state-of-the-art care, which includes a manual “hands-on” approach and additional interventions tailored to your specific condition.

Throughout your treatment, your physical therapist will also collaborate with your physician team to ensure you receive the best care possible.
 

Our team of therapists uses a variety of therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises to assist you in your recovery. And when you need a little extra encouragement and motivation to keep going, we’re here for that, too. We’re committed to individualized care that helps our patients return to activities in the shortest time possible.
 

The Michigan Orthopedic Center is unique in the integrated approach that we take to rehabilitation and overall joint care. In addition, MOC offers many advanced therapeutic approaches to aid in your recovery.

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Tips to Ensure You Have a Great Therapy Session

• Please be on time for your appointment to maximize your time with your therapist.

• Wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing.

• To protect patient privacy, family members must remain in our waiting area unless your therapist requests otherwise.

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